dildals Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 We will. Covered by our children's mouths. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reren Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Shame that some one had to post something crass (or was it an attempt to be funny?) on here - cause the reality is that most men dont even notice that is what you are doing. And if they do - they are generally concerned not to embarrass you or be seen to be staring. Most people would much rather not hear a baby crying than risk sight of a nipple. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxhelp Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 As a man, OK a gay man, I always notice what women are doing. My sister has recently given birth and I have told her to cover her breast up in public. An engorged Areola is not for the general public to see. Please stop, for me Please! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
etta166 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Now that winter's coming, what our little ones all need is one of these:http://laughingsquid.com/boobie-beanie/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastDulwichSE22 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Definitely possible to breast feed without exposing any nipples . I never exposed mine as I do think it can make people uncomfortable as natural as breast feeding is. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellenden Belle Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Grow up Foxhelp. I feel sorry for your sister who probably could have done with your support rather than advice.Squeamish gay men who squeal at the idea of anything to so with the female body are so stuck in the 80s - get over it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxhelp Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 etta I think that is very funny and EastDul thank you, you understand Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuperted Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I think it's a shame you weighed in here Foxhelp. Nothing constructive to add so why bother?! Your comments about your sister's postnatal body make me really sad too, poor her.Also showing a nipple, which is exactly where your baby is getting it's milk from, is 100% fine in my opinion. It's all part of normalising something normal, that due to society's obsession with breasts being *only* sexual, has been de-normalised. I'm pretty quick at latching on but if people don't want to see a brief and functional flash of nipple, the onus is on them to look away every time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuperted Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 By the way breasts and not aereoli get engorged during typical breast feeding... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystal7 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 bluesuperted Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I think it's a shame you weighed in here Foxhelp.> Nothing constructive to add so why bother?! Your> comments about your sister's postnatal body make> me really sad too, poor her.> > Also showing a nipple, which is exactly where your> baby is getting it's milk from, is 100% fine in my> opinion. It's all part of normalising something> normal, that due to society's obsession with> breasts being *only* sexual, has been> de-normalised. I'm pretty quick at latching on but> if people don't want to see a brief and functional> flash of nipple, the onus is on them to look away> every time.Agree 100%. Cover up by all means if you prefer but no one should feel they have to. In answer to the OP I have breastfed pretty much everywhere in East Dulwich and surrounding area and have never had a negative comment. Outside of London there have been times when I've felt a bit uncomfortable though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dildals Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 There's tits on every street corner in ads and mags so bit strange if I would need to keep mine covered! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanessaPMR Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I've been keeping a 'personal bests' score with my breastfeeding friends, of the most exceptional/unusual breastfeeding situations we've been in. Its fun and it helped us feel stronger/defiant in the face of the very very small minority of people who rather than encourage a mother who is demonstrably caring for her child, use the opportunity to spew their hate... Anyway, mine was on a see-saw.. baby was hungry, toddler wanted to play... ;-)Took a while to build up to the see-saw though.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxhelp Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Girls please aim to be decent and discrete. Remember your manners. Unless of course you enjoy the attention exposing your breasts gets, after all they've never been so big have they? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity girl Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I think you are the one who needs to remember your manners Foxhelp. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
canela Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I've breastfed just about everywhere and anywhere and honestly never had a bad experience. Once you get the hang of it you can do it so discretely most people won't notice. I often used a shawl, or the same clothes combinations other posters have recommended.I've only ever had positive comments from people, so don't think just because someone is looking at you that they are disapproving. I often find myself watching a woman breastfeed because it is so nice, and then I worry that she might think I am being nosy or disapproving! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyruskin Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I learnt to crochet specifically to make one of these for a friend's new born. Went down a treat and kept baby warm during a chilly April whilst her big sis climbed the playgrounds of SE London. etta166 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Now that winter's coming, what our little ones all> need is one of these:> > http://laughingsquid.com/boobie-beanie/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/36596-breastfeeding-in-public-experiences/page/2/#findComment-681771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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